AthaU Facebook Group Thomas expresses concern that he hasn’t received a tutor letter on the eve of his course start date; turns out he’s not the only one waiting on tutor info. Colleen celebrates registering for the final course of her degree; way to go! Casey is uncertain of the process to book an exam… Read more »
Undergrad Program Orientation for New Students Wed, Aug 7, 5:00 to 6:00 pm MDT Online Hosted by AU Faculty of Business business.athabascau.ca/event-details/business-undergraduate-new-students-information-session-082019/ Register online at above link Calgary Student Social Fri, Aug 9, 5:30 to 8:30 pm MDT The Rec Room Calgary, 1180 – 901 64 Ave NW, Calgary AB In person Hosted by AUSU… Read more »
Erin D., from Stratford Ontario, is 26 years old and is currently enrolled in the Bachelor of Professional Arts in Human Services program. Eventually, she plans to enrol into a master’s in social work! This is her story. Can you give us a little bit of background information about yourself? My name is Erin, I… Read more »
Our family is on a strict budget to make progress with our debt reduction plan—this includes sticking to our grocery budget, of course. We decide on a set amount to spend for groceries each month, withdraw the cash on the first day of the month, and that is the exact amount we spend for food… Read more »
“It puts the lotion on its skin or else it gets the hose again” This timeless line from Silence of the Lambs (and its countless attendant memes) may enter our mind clothed in hyperbole as we study on hot summer days. Maybe we have air conditioning and maybe we don’t; sometimes we might eschew A/C… Read more »
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to visit one of the most exotic locations in the province of Hangzhou: green tea village. Situated on the outskirts of the West Lake, the village spans as far as the eyes can see, and this has been both a therapeutic and culturally meaningful trip for me. For… Read more »
Why learn small talk? Well, I want you and I to have the skills to build big social supports. According to author Lana Otoya, “It is in your best interest to jump on the opportunity to form a new relationship every time you are presented with one” (p. 13 of 73, 15%). I’ve grown much… Read more »
EDPY 470 / PSYC 470 (Consultation and Collaboration for Students with Special Needs) is a three-credit, senior level course that is designed to increase awareness of the framework and rationale for collaboration, the facilitating factors involved, and of strategies for implementation. The main emphasis of the course is on understanding collaborative consultation as a process… Read more »
Dear Barb: I met this really wonderful girl last year while I was attending the University of Ottawa. We get along great and have discussed marriage. She lives in B.C while I am in Ottawa, but we are managing to keep in touch. The issue is that Janelle is Muslim and I am Catholic and… Read more »